Magnificent deer park an hour from Nottingham with breath-taking views and ‘absolutely delicious scones’

Peak autumn is one of the prettiest times of the year when the season transitions to offer beautiful views of trees and foliage in shades of burnished orange, blazing yellow and fiery orange.

Before it gets too cold out there, now is the perfect time to embrace the great outdoors before winter makes hermits of us as we hunker down in the cosy indoors.

A popular place to visit this autumn is The Deer Park at Hoar Cross.

Based 40 miles or 60 minutes away from Nottingham city centre, The Deer Park is so much more than a beautiful space where deer gently graze.

The contemporary Café Linhay is the perfect spot to sip steaming hot coffee while appreciating breath-taking views of rolling countryside.

There is a farm shop and a host of independent retailers where you can pick up gifts ahead of the festive season.

The butchers offer farm-reared grass-fed meat, selling milk from their own dairy cows, customers can also look forward to signature artisan cheeses too.

The Deer Park has a dedicated fan base. One recent reviewer said the park was ‘so lovely to walk around’.

Foodie fans highly rate the ‘absolutely delicious’ coffee shop that offers ‘beautiful scones’ and ‘lovely afternoon tea’.

The deer park walk is filled with pretty woodland which some people say is ‘so scenic, peaceful and highly recommended.’.

One particular spot that keeps getting a mention online is the café that offers sweeping countryside views.

Location: Maker Lane, Hoar Cross, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8QR